Four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
B.S. in engineering, mathematics, or a technical discipline with a GPA of at least 3.0
Minimum TOEFL score for admission without condition is 550 (paper based), or 80 (internet based).
Minimum IELTS score for admission without condition is 6.5.
Current resume or CV
Statement of purpose (2 pages MAXIMUM). This is meant to address the Systems Engineering
Admissions Committee and why you would be a good fit for the program. If you are M.S. Plan
A, this is different from the Research Interest Summary you will compile, but some of the same
information may be used. Topics may include, but are not limited to:
 Your relevant professional/academic background and skills
 Why you are interested in Systems Engineering – provide specific areas of interest and
application
 Why you are interested in CSU's program and what you can contribute to CSU
You will need to have the following sent separately:
One official transcript from every post-secondary institution attended, even those from which you did not earn a degree (transcripts from CSU are not required).
To submit official transcripts, contact your previous institutions to request they submit official transcripts to Colorado State University (use institution code 4075). If a mailing address or email address is required, use the one(s) shown on the next page.
Three letters of recommendation from faculty, supervisors, etc. who can speak to your skills accurately and in detail.
You will add names of recommenders through the online application and they will be emailed with instructions to upload the letter. Letters directly from applicants will not be accepted. It is your responsibility to connect with your recommender